Tekener determines that under the influence of the sun at a certain angle, the crystals emit a radiation that causes the Halutians to revert to the Beast state. The crystals show some signs of consciousness, though, so Tekener decides not to destroy them. He creates a device based on a gravity neutralizer that shields the Halutians from the effects of the crystals. Tekener, Thyron and some normal Halutians then board a ship and leave the planet.